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March 7, 2017
CHAIRity auction to benefit United Way now open
Thirty ordinary chairs have been transformed into beautiful works of art and are available to the highest bidder—in support of RIT’s 2017 United Way of Greater Rochester campaign. The third annual CHAIRity Auction runs until March 17. -
March 2, 2017
Optimism abounds at RIT’s Spring Career Fair
Representatives from more than 245 companies filled the Gordon Field House as more than 4,600 students asked and answered questions about possible employment. Between 1,000 and 1,500 students are expected to meet with employers today for follow-up interviews. -
March 1, 2017
Top stories and videos for February
News about two alumni pitching on Shark Tank was the most read story last month. Check out all of February’s top stories and videos. -
February 27, 2017
Saunders College alumni strike ‘Shark Tank’ deal
Nathan Coleman ’09 (marketing) and James Brooks ’09 (international business) gave up 17.5 percent of e-commerce retail company The Elephant Pants to fashion mogul shark Daymond John for $500,000. -
February 22, 2017
Global Payments exec headlines Power Your Potential
Jane Elliott will be discussing “What is your personal Big Hairy Audacious Goal” as Saunders College of Business at Rochester Institute of Technology hosts the eighth annual Power Your Potential women’s leadership event on March 3. -
February 16, 2017
RIT celebrates 2017 National Engineers Week
Engineers Week, Feb. 20–25, takes place annually to highlight engineers’ contributions to society and to increase understanding of, and interest in, engineering and technology careers. Events at RIT include talks by engineering alumni and topical presentations. -
February 15, 2017
Alumni pitch business on ‘Shark Tank’
Two Saunders College of Business alumni will pitch their Elephant Pants product line on the ABC network reality TV show Shark Tank in an episode airing Feb. 24. -
February 10, 2017
RIT set to show love to its donors on Feb. 14
RIT is looking to spread a little extra love this Valentine’s Day by placing more than 500 red tags around campus to show the impact of donor support and provide the campus community an opportunity to say “thanks.” -
February 10, 2017
Venture Creations grad partners with Delaware North
Electronic-sports franchise Splyce, a 2016 graduate of RIT’s Venture Creations business incubator, has signed a deal with Delaware North, a global food service and hospitality company. -
February 3, 2017
RIT/NTID alumnus to perform anthem at Super Bowl
RIT/NTID alumnus Kriston Lee Pumphrey will sign the National Anthem and “America, the Beautiful” before the start of Super Bowl LI. -
February 2, 2017
Photography alumnus showcases hybrid craft
University Gallery presents “Dividing Line” through March 11, showcasing the work of Bernard Meyers ‘77, ‘90 (photography, printmaking). -
February 2, 2017
Associate professor wins early career award
Nathan Cahill, associate dean for industrial partnerships in the College of Science and an associate professor, was named a Rising Researcher by SPIE, the international society for optics and photonics, for his contributions to defense and security research.